This position is located in Denali National Park and Preserve, in the Maintenance Division. This is an open continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of November 6, 2024. Please see Next Steps for additional information.

Duties

This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number AK-1537-DENA-25-12584340-DE which is open to all qualified persons. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. As an Electrician you will be working for the Denali National Park and Preserve. Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it sees the relatively low-elevation taiga forest give way to high alpine tundra and snowy mountains, culminating in North America's tallest peak, 20,310' Denali. Wild animals large and small roam un-fenced lands, living as they have for ages. Solitude, tranquility, and wilderness await. For more information visit: Denali National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) Major duties will include: Maintains high voltage power lines, power generating equipment, underground power distribution systems with transformers, secondary power distribution and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase, and frequency requirements to different types of circuits. Performs all preventive maintenance, operational checks, troubleshooting, tracing, and locating defects and modification on all electrical systems park-wide, including primary/secondary distribution and hybrid and photovoltaic systems. Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, repair manuals and related codes: National Electrical Code, Uniform Building Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code, NFPA 70A Electrical Code for 1 and 2 family dwellings. Determines proper and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems equipment, and controls. Plans and layout routing of distribution lines, distribution panels, transformers, circuits, and other electrical devices for proper electrical system operation. Career seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from mid-January through mid-December, approximately 11 months in pay status, and will be in non-pay for the remainder of the year. Incumbent will work with minors and needs a Childcare SAC background investigation.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: You must meet the two selective placement factors to qualify for this position: Selective placement factor #1: Within 6 months of start date, you are required to obtain a Journeyman Electrician license that requires a minimum of 8000 hours work experience subject to the National Electrical Code. A minimum of 6000 hours must be commercial/industrial. A maximum of 2000 hours may be residential. A maximum of 1000 hours of trade-related classroom training and/or 1000 hours of power lineman experience may be part of the 8000 hours requirement. No maintenance hours will be accepted, and Selective placement factor #2: Required to complete OSHA 1910.269 High Voltage Electrical Safety, Confined Space Training and Lockout/Tagout Training, and obtain forklift operator's certification from the Park, within six months of hiring. In addition to the selective placement factor listed above, to qualify for this position, you must also have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Electrical Equipment Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Use Electrical Drawings Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) Trouble shooting (electrical) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

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Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the person selected for the position is from outside the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses under the Federal Travel Regulations.

Employer paid and reimbursed relocation expenses are considered taxable income. The NPS does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Employees should consult professional tax, legal and accounting advisors regarding concerns about the financial implications of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS).

Alaska currently does not have a state income tax.

In the event of an accident while traveling in a government aircraft, the payable benefits of a private life insurance policy may be affected.

Contacts

• Address Denali National Park and Preserve P O Box 9 Denali Park, AK 99755 US
• Name: Tracy Noetzelman
• Phone: 907-644-3336
• Email: [email protected]